Job Description

Involves the oversight of Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) performing a variety of patient care activities, such as administering injections and medications, monitoring patients' blood pressure, changing bandages, inserting catheters, and assisting with bathing or dressing. LVNs are trained to work in all aspects of health care, and may specialize in certain areas. Work is performed in a variety of medical settings, such as hospitals, clinics, physicians' offices and home care.

004608% of timeEssential Function (Yes/No)Key Responsibilities (To be completed by Supervisor)Supervises and facilitates the flow of LVN activities based on patient needsEnsures staff are performing within their scope of practice, which includes activities such as checking vital signs, administering oral medications, collecting specimens for lab tests and maintaining a safe, clean environmentMentors staff to communicate with patients regarding their conditions, treatments, and concernsAssists with escalated issues and involves management or clinicians as neededKeeps staff informed of changes in applicable policies, procedures, and external regulationsEvaluates subordinate staff performance and involved in decision-making on hiring, salary actions, disciplinary actions, performance ratings, and other human resources mattersEvaluates the competencies of staff, according to scope of practice for the LVN positionProvides orientation and training to staff, monitors and coaches as needed to assure work is performed in adherence to patient service standards, internal policies, external regulations, and quality / quantity expectationsServes as a resource to staff on instructing patients on chronic diseases and self-care management, and with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and treatmentsParticipates in the performance of routine audits and licensing and accreditation inspection readiness activitiesPromotes a climate of effective teamwork, communication, and collaborationCommunicates regularly with management on practice activities and on pertinent operational or human resources issuesMentors staff and identifies areas for growthDevelops and implements strategies for performance improvementOperates within budgetary parameters in the management and distribution of material and fiscal resources

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of two years of LVN experience
• Clinical Knowledge to effectively supervise LVNs
• Skills to manage the complex workflow and multiple priorities involved with a clinic, center or practice.
• Strong knowledge of LVN patient care standards and care delivery, systems, external regulations and internal policies.
• Working knowledge of human resources management policies, with the ability to train, monitor, evaluate, and document human resources issues and performance, and to participate in decision-making on human resources matters.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to apply analytical and critical thinking skills to quickly analyze problems, determine the appropriate level of intervention, and apply effective solutions.
• Solid interpersonal skills for effective collaboration and problem-solving with all levels of management and staff.
• Skills in written and verbal communication, with the ability to convey clinical and technical information in a clear and concise manner.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of business software and specialized applications and data management systems used in nursing units or departments
• Experience working with pediatric patients

Required License/ Certifications:

• Active LVN license in the State of California
• Active AHA BLS Certification